Corpus Christi got welcome news Tuesday when the city\u2019s projected water emergency was delayed to September 2027 after recent rains boosted some of the region\u2019s reservoirs.<\/p>\n
The city was initially bracing for a Level 1 emergency \u2014 the point when water demand is projected to be six months from exceeding supply \u2014 to\u00a0surface in December.<\/p>\n
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